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National Testing for Years 3,5,7 and 9

3 March 08 The current state-based literacy and numeracy tests are to be replaced by national tests, for the first time in Queensland.  According to the Department of Education, Training and the Arts, the tests will be administered by the Queensland Studies Authority in much the same way as the previous assessment.  They will take place in schools on 13, 14 and 15 May and will involve more than 200 000 students across the State.  And, for the first time in Queensland, Year 9 students will be involved.

The test results will provide information about how all state and non-state school students are performing against national benchmarks.  These results should be read as one off, point-in-time results in conjunction with ongoing teacher feedback and semester school reports for a full picture of a student's achievement.

The literacy assessment will focus on reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar.  The numeracy assessment will cover measurement, chance and data, space, working mathematically, algebra function and pattern.  Results will be used for reporting to parents, communities and as part of a national overview.  It will also give teachers an opportunity to identify key areas for learning during the rest of the school year. 

Parents and carers can help by discussing the purpose and nature of the tests with children, and any concerns they may have.  General tips for beating test nerves include keeping tests in perspective; maintaining a positive attitude; getting enough sleep (eight hours), time-out, exercise and healthy meals; managing study time and getting advice from older siblings and friends who have been through tests.  For more information visit www.qsa.qld.edu.au

Source: Department of Education, Training and the Arts
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